Rockford man shot in back after argument

ROCKFORD — A 34-year-old Rockford man is expected to survive after being shot in the back about 11:30 p.m. Tuesday after an argument with a man at a residence in the 2100 block of Martha Avenue.

Rockford Police Department officers were told by the victim and his ex-girlfriend that he was shot once as he was leaving after an argument with the woman’s current boyfriend. No names were immediately released.

The man was taken to a hospital for treatment of gunshots wounds. The injuries were not believed to be life-threatening. An investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to call Rockford police at 815-987-5824 or Crime Stoppers at 815-963-7867.